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The Guitar

The Guitar

20085.51h 35m

Overview

The life of a woman is transformed after she is diagnosed with a terminal disease, fired from her job and abandoned by her boyfriend. Given two months to live, she throws caution to the wind to pursue her dreams.

Directed by Amy Redford
Written by Amos Poe
Produced by Amy Redford, Amos Poe, Heyward Collins
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Top Cast

Saffron Burrows

Saffron Burrows

Melody

Isaach de Bankolé

Isaach de Bankolé

Roscoe Wasz

Paz de la Huerta

Paz de la Huerta

Cookie

Adam Trese

Adam Trese

Mr. Laffs

Janeane Garofalo

Janeane Garofalo

Dr. Murray

Reg Rogers

Reg Rogers

Brett

Elizabeth Marvel

Elizabeth Marvel

Ma Wilder

David Wain

David Wain

Phone Man

Bill Camp

Bill Camp

Pa Wilder

Richard Short

Richard Short

Loser Musician

Themes & Keywords

new york cityguitarshowerpenthouse apartmentcubicleflashbackcredit cardlonelinessloftwoman directorshopping spreehopelessnessapartmentterminal diseaseelectric guitar

About The Guitar

The Guitar is a romance, drama, music film released in 2008 exploring themes of new york city, guitar, shower, penthouse apartment, cubicle, flashback. Directed by Amy Redford, it stars Saffron Burrows, Isaach de Bankolé, Paz de la Huerta. The life of a woman is transformed after she is diagnosed with a terminal disease, fired from her job and abandoned by her boyfriend. Given two months to live, she throws caution to the wind to pursue her dreams.

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